Cumberland Inn Museum

Cumberland Inn Museum is a collection housed in Reese Templeton Adams Hall at the University of the Cumberlands, featuring stamps, coins, arrowheads, and other objects on display. The space also contains a large cross and crucifix collection plus preserved animal specimens gathered from scientific expeditions to distant regions.

The museum opened in 1977 to display collections assembled during scientific expeditions across Africa and the Arctic. These specimens and objects represent decades of field research and collecting efforts from these distant regions.

The cross and crucifix collection reflects how Christians from different parts of the world express their faith through distinct artistic interpretations. Walking past these objects reveals the many ways people have understood and represented their beliefs across cultures.

The museum sits on the university campus at South 10th Street in Williamsburg and operates as part of the academic facilities. Visitors should check ahead for current hours since access depends on the university schedule and any campus events.

The collection contains hundreds of animal specimens ranging from small shrews to polar bears, displayed in reconstructed natural environments that show how they lived in the wild. These detailed dioramas bring distant ecosystems directly into view for visitors to explore.

Location: Kentucky

Inception: 1977

Website: http://cumberlandinn.com/mus.htm

GPS coordinates: 36.72690,-84.16640

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13